A Worldwind In The Pink City: TITAN Unveils It's Second Flying Tourbillon
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In the vibrant heart of Jaipur — the city of royals, art, and architectural poetry — Titan has unveiled its second flying tourbillon: Jalsa. This is not just a watch, it's a tribute to Indian craftsmanship, cultural storytelling, and horological ambition. Limited to just 10 pieces, Jalsa weaves together the fine threads of miniature painting, traditional materials, and high-complication watchmaking — all born in India, but designed to take on the world.
An Indian Soul, Swiss Precision
At the core of Jalsa lies a technically sophisticated flying tourbillon, a mechanism long seen as a hallmark of haute horlogerie. But unlike its Swiss peers, Jalsa tells an Indian story. According to C.K. Venkataraman – Managing Director, Titan Company Limited, the watch is assembled by a team of Indian watchmakers who have been trained in Switzerland, ensuring world-class technical standards — while keeping the making deeply rooted in Indian soil. This marks a significant step forward for Titan and opens the door for future possibilities. "This level of in-house capability allows us to also explore customised high-end watches in the future under our Nebula line," CKV revealed at the launch.
Royal History on the Wrist
The marble dial of Jalsa — symbolic of timeless Indian architecture — is adorned with a hand-painted miniature artwork by Padma Shri Shakir Ali, one of India's most revered miniature artists. It features Maharaja Pratap Singh, the visionary ruler who built the Hawa Mahal, and grandson of Maharaja Jai Singh, the founder of Jaipur. Painted in painstaking detail, the artwork is a love letter to Rajasthan’s royal heritage and refined aesthetic sensibility.
Shakir Ali shared a striking detail during the unveiling — that one of the reds used in the artwork is actual sindoor, a sacred pigment with deep Indian cultural significance. "It’s not just a watch dial — it’s heritage on marble," he noted. Each of the ten pieces is painted entirely by hand, ensuring no two are alike.
Designed to Make You Pause
The most poetic detail of Jalsa lies in its sapphire crystal hands, especially the minute hand, which doubles as a magnifying lens. As it slowly sweeps across the dial, it invites the wearer to pause, observe, and absorb the intricacy of the artwork beneath — a subtle rebellion against the rush of modern life. The case is set with agate stone, specifically chosen for its rich red hue — a nod to the sandstone façade of the Hawa Mahal. The rose gold body, marble dial, and agate stone combine to give the watch a luxurious yet poetic character. At just 68 grams, it balances boldness with comfort.
Limited Legacy, Global Ambitions
Priced at ₹ 40,50,000, Jalsa is limited to just 10 individually numbered pieces. More than a watch, it’s a statement — one that Titan will soon take to the world stage. The brand has confirmed that Jalsa will be submitted for consideration at the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) this year, a bold move that reinforces India’s growing presence in the global haute horlogerie conversation.
From the use of sindoor and marble, to the Hawa Mahal-inspired agate case, to miniature painting by one of the country's finest artists — Jalsa is a masterclass in storytelling through timekeeping. It’s also a reflection of Titan’s growing ambition: to elevate Indian luxury to a truly global pedestal, while staying deeply connected to the country’s roots.
Kudos to Team Titan, to Mr. Mahendra Chauhan, to Padma Shri Shakir Ali, and to every hand and mind that brought Jalsa to life. For a watch to slow time — and stir pride — is rare. Jalsa does both.
